Welcome to Preparedness Today
The possibility of terrorist incidents in the United States concerns many people. To help, the American Red Cross and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have teamed up to answer common questions and provide guidance on steps you can take now to protect you and your loved ones.
On this site, you will find guidance on what kinds of emergency supplies to put aside and advice on how, from food and water to disaster supplies kits.
You will also find information on—
- What shelter-in-place means, how it would work, and what it would involve.
- When quarantine and isolation may be called for, what they are, and how it would work.
- Tools for coping with terrorism for adults, parents, children, students, and seniors.
More topics will be posted on this site as necessary.
